Mediterranean Fly-Cruise, 14 Nights (A631A)

Standing in the Colosseum, visiting Vatican City and tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain can be experienced in the Eternal City of Rome, reached from your Italian cruise port Civitavecchia.

Founded in the 16th century by the Grand Dukes of Tuscany - the Medici Family, Livorno remains a busy port and town.

For once, the old town (Le Suquet) is not the first place to head for even though it is conveniently right behind the port area with the brand new Cannes cruise terminal complex.

Napoleon was born here and, if you did not know that before, it would only take a few minutes after cruising into Ajaccio to cotton on as 'Boneys' name and likeness is everywhere.

The fortifications at Malta's Grand Harbour speak volumes about her past, indeed her reputation for valour during the Second World war earned her the George Cross.

When you arrive by sea, there is no confusing the island of Santorini. Dazzling white houses cling to the edge of vertical, rocky cliffs against azure blue waters.

You will feel as though you have stepped back in time when you cruise right up to Rhodes' magnificent walled Old Town - the largest inhabited medieval town in the whole of Europe.

Kusadasi is a bustling successful port that provides excellent access to the extraordinary remains at Ephesus.

The Acropolis - 'High City' - will always be the top attraction from Athens cruise port Piraeus.

The fortifications at Malta's Grand Harbour speak volumes about her past, indeed her reputation for valour during the Second World war earned her the George Cross.